The exterior design is controversial as the rear end of the Binyue is heavily inspired by the Merecedes-Benz C-class W203. Originally launched as the JAC Binyue C20 with prices ranging from 88,800 yuan to 149,700 yuan, a faceliftversion was revealed in 2011 called the JAC Binyue C18 and was powered by a A new 1.8L engine replacing the old 2.0L engine. Original plans for the pricing after the facelift was from 95,900 yuan to 139,800 yuan, but the final prices after the facelift was from 91,800 yuan to 132,800 yuan.